Maintenance Assistant

Harbour Healthcare; Leek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Assistant, where your skills in general maintenance will help ensure a safe and efficient environment for residents. This role involves a variety of tasks, from minor repairs to maintaining the exterior of the Care Centre. You'll be part of a dedicated team, contributing to the well-being of the community while enjoying numerous benefits, including discounts and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Cycle Scheme

FREE face-to-face counselling

£30 voucher for Employee of the Month

Opportunities for training and career progression

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

FREE eye test and discounted glasses

Cashback card

FREE mental health support programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance including electrical and plumbing tasks.
• Willingness to receive training on Health & Safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance to ensure a safe and efficient Care Centre.
• Complete legal documentation and report any defects to the Home Manager.
• Maintain the Care Centre’s exterior and ensure cleanliness of all areas.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Team player

Driving a vehicle

Health & Safety knowledge

Understanding of heating systems

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Job description

About the Role

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Location: Treetops Court Care Home - Park Road - Leek - ST13 8XP

Employment Type: Full Time

Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant in Leek. Your role will include ensuring all legal documents are completed, carrying out day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services, and grounds to ensure that the Care Centre is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order. You will also be required to be on call but only for emergencies.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Required:

• General maintenance knowledge/experience (e.g., minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work)
• Confident team player
• Use of a car or similar vehicle
• Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/EHO issues
• Satisfactory Police check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
• Understanding of central heating systems, laundry equipment, and hot & cold water systems
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations

Main Responsibilities

General Maintenance:

• Ensure all legal documentation is completed on time.
• Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment, and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.
• Ensure the maintenance of the Care Centre’s exterior, including:
• Keep any sheds, outbuildings, and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.
• Clear snow and grit the drive, paths, and any areas to which Clients, Visitors, or Staff Members have access.
• Ensure all external gardens, flower beds, and hanging baskets are maintained to a high standard.
• Clean all signs/lighting outside the Care Centre.
• Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required to maintain the standard of Care Centre.
• Test the fire alarm system and log results weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices, and fire emergency lights as specified in Company procedures.
• Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs/diffusers.
• Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures.
• Test and record water temperatures as specified in Company procedures.
• Maintain a “Maintenance Book” in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily.
• Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre. Monitor delivered goods closely.

Communication

• Liaise with Home Manager or delegated Staff Member regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
• Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.

Training & Development

• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Health & Safety

• Ensure that paints and varnishes are used and stored only in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• Ensure areas in which any painting/varnishing work is being done are well ventilated and safe for Clients, Visitors, and Staff Members.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self, or another.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.

Benefits of Working for Harbour

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment, and more!
• Cycle Scheme – up to 39% savings on your bike purchase
• FREE face-to-face counselling for you and your family!
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the Month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• FREE meditation series
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout plans
• FREE live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions, and incentives